
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T178 RPBMOT history
T178 RPB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 257,203 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 257,203 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,785 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T178 RPB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T178 RPB was last recorded at 257,203 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 257,154 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 49 miles
- Average per year
- 8,785 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 257,203 miles
- 2025 – 257,154 miles
- 2024 – 250,744 miles
- 2023 – 243,639 miles
- 2022 – 234,968 miles
- 2021 – 225,344 miles
- 2019 – 207,216 miles
- 2018 – 191,125 miles
- 2017 – 176,832 miles
- 2016 – 164,137 miles
- 2015 – 147,284 miles
- 2014 – 143,394 miles
- 2013 – 138,337 miles
- 2012 – 129,167 miles
- 2010 – 116,607 miles
- 2009 – 110,296 miles
- 2008 – 106,440 miles
- 2006 – 91,728 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Bulkhead Corroded Under Windscreen
- AdvisoryFront N/S & O/S DOORS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT BOTTOM
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Fuel filter head corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Steering box has seepage
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
A frame ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass257,203 miles (+49)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 257,203 miles
- Test number
- 918281851685
- AdvisoryFront Bulkhead Corroded Under Windscreen
- AdvisoryFront N/S & O/S DOORS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT BOTTOM
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail257,154 miles (+6,410)4 dangerous22 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,154 miles
- Test number
- 850795744140
- DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door heavily corroded (6.2.3 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear one (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded and holed close to brake pedal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component ball joint excessively worn rear a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside bulk head corroded and holed at top
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper corroded
Pass250,744 miles (+7,105)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 250,744 miles
- Test number
- 806028394617
- AdvisoryBoth rear upper shock absorbers attachments have slight play
- AdvisoryEngine has a slight oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear A frame ball joint has slight play
- AdvisoryRear prop shaft sliding joint has slight play
- AdvisoryTransfer box has a slight oil leak
Pass243,639 miles (+8,671)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 243,639 miles
- Test number
- 210099101982
- AdvisoryBulkhead has slight corroshion
- AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
- AdvisoryFuel filter head corroded
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryTransferbox has slight oil leak
Pass234,968 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 234,968 miles
- Test number
- 166213840757
- AdvisoryA frame ball joint has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail234,968 miles (+9,624)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,968 miles
- Test number
- 152639904173
- DangerousBrake drum insecure Handbrake (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryA frame ball joint has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass225,344 miles (+18,128)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 225,344 miles
- Test number
- 919039300671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,216 miles (+1)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 207,216 miles
- Test number
- 157600825099
- AdvisoryAll tyre slightly perished
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel balls leaking
- AdvisoryFuel filter head corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorated on inner wall
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a slight cut on outer wall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail207,215 miles (+16,090)9 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,215 miles
- Test number
- 883814796853
- MajorHeadlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll tyre slightly perished
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel balls leaking
- AdvisoryFuel filter head corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorated on inner wall
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a slight cut on outer wall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear step insecure
Pass191,125 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 191,125 miles
- Test number
- 794411843913
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Fail191,123 miles (+14,291)18 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,123 miles
- Test number
- 895656332586
- FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn rear of rear
Pass176,832 miles (+12,695)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 176,832 miles
- Test number
- 467171986119
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
Pass164,137 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 164,137 miles
- Test number
- 540662458402
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmemder (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken at rear
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail164,137 miles (+16,853)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,137 miles
- Test number
- 859258549489
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmemder (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken at rear
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass147,284 miles (+3,890)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 147,284 miles
- Test number
- 767104065082
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass143,394 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 143,394 miles
- Test number
- 839334544038
- NoteOil leak
Fail143,391 miles (+5,054)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,391 miles
- Test number
- 137813044425
- FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass138,337 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 138,337 miles
- Test number
- 159333753072
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust slightly corroded
Fail138,337 miles (+9,170)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,337 miles
- Test number
- 585563453080
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust slightly corroded
Pass129,167 miles (+12,560)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 129,167 miles
- Test number
- 288118322016
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust slightly corroded
Pass116,607 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 116,607 miles
- Test number
- 102983490211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,606 miles (+6,310)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,606 miles
- Test number
- 282383790282
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass110,296 miles (+3,856)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 110,296 miles
- Test number
- 984780709303
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGearbox leaking
Pass106,440 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 106,440 miles
- Test number
- 400972908377
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail106,440 miles (+6,374)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,440 miles
- Test number
- 923142508378
- Repaired at testBrake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass100,066 miles (+8,338)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 100,066 miles
- Test number
- 132338008091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,728 miles (+10,221)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 91,728 miles
- Test number
- 103979946376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 81,507 miles
- Test number
- 714889206050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T178 RPB
- Does T178 RPB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T178 RPB is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T178 RPB?
- The MOT on T178 RPB is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T178 RPB done?
- T178 RPB was recorded at 257,203 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 8,785 miles a year.
- Has T178 RPB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T178 RPB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T178 RPB ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T178 RPB find?
- T178 RPB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front bulkhead corroded under windscreen; front n/s & o/s doors slightly corroded at bottom; oil leak, but not excessive.
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